Measles Resurgence Claims Lives in Pennsylvania | Philadelphia News

Pennsylvania is facing a deadly measles outbreak, with two unvaccinated residents dead — the first measles deaths in the U.S. this year. The state health secretary warns that after decades of near-eradication, many Americans underestimate measles’ lethality. Nationally, cases are surging to levels not seen since 1991, and deaths have skyrocketed over the past two years — more than the previous three decades combined. Declining vaccination rates, now below the critical 95% threshold, are fueling the crisis. Meanwhile, political debates around vaccine policy are sowing confusion and eroding public trust, making community protection harder. The CDC is stepping in to help Pennsylvania, reaffirming the MMR vaccine as the only proven defense. Soon, global health agencies will assess whether the U.S. and Mexico still qualify as measles-free. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7186c21b8b1f07e9